A Portrait Of Canada S Parliament

Author : William McElligott
Publisher : ECW Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2020-05-04
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781773056180

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A Portrait of Canada’s Parliament by William McElligott Pdf

A stunning visual exploration of Canada’s most recognized building accompanied by a comprehensive study of its history, in a coffee-table worthy volume. The Centre Block, the iconic parliament building that has come to be Canada’s foremost representation, was closed in 2018 and will remain closed for at least a decade for a complete renovation and restoration. During that time, hundreds of thousands of Canadians and visitors to Canada will miss the opportunity to tour the building and view its architecture and symbolic artwork. With original photographs from noted architectural photographer William P. McElligott, historical images, and thematic articles written by established subject specialists, A Portrait of Canada’s Parliament/Un Portrait du Parlement du Canada provides a contemporary look at one of the nation’s greatest symbols and documents and analyzes the context, landscape, heritage, and structure of this unique national icon, from its origins to its present and to its future ahead. This gorgeous volume, presented in English and French, will be treasured by all those with an interest in Canada’s architectural and parliamentary history.

Author : William P. McElligott
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : PHOTOGRAPHY
ISBN : 0773555102

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A Portrait of Canada's Parliament by William P. McElligott Pdf

A Canadian architectural and cultural marvel, Canada's Parliament Building, or Centre Block, has been the focal point of Canadian parliamentary democracy for much of the past century. As the Parliament Building, with its iconic gothic revival Peace Tower, approaches its 100th anniversary, it will be closed for a decade or more for much-needed renovations. Although an entire generation will miss the opportunity to see this building's wonders, A Portrait of Canada's Parliament provides a permanent written and illustrated record of it at this watershed moment. With spectacular photographs by William McElligott and inspiring thematic articles by established professional subject specialists, this volume collectively paints a portrait of one of Canada's greatest symbols from its origins into the present and on to the plans for its future. The Parliament Building, which contains both the Senate and the House of Commons, is unveiled from various angles: the astonishing history, the visionary architects, the lofty aspirations, the democratic functions housed within, the urban features, the picturesque landscape, the powerful architecture, the engineering ingenuity, the decorations' symbolic meanings, the harsher memories, the evolution echoing a growing nation, and the challenges, opportunities, and technological innovations for the most ambitious architectural renovation in Canada's history - a revitalized Parliament Building fit for the twenty-first century and beyond. This portrait provides, for the first time, an intimate analysis of the character and spirit of Canada's Parliament, and how the building's design, contents, and setting have performed their role so successfully for successive generations of Canadians.

Author : William McElligott
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1770415718

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A Portrait of Canada's ParliamentUn Portrait Du Parlement Du Canada by William McElligott Pdf

A stunning visual exploration of Canada's most recognized building accompanied by a comprehensive study of its history, in a coffee-table worthy volume. The Centre Block, the iconic parliament building that has come to be Canada's foremost representation, was closed in 2018 and will remain closed for at least a decade for a complete renovation and restoration. During that time, hundreds of thousands of Canadians and visitors to Canada will miss the opportunity to tour the building and view its architecture and symbolic artwork. With original photographs from noted architectural photographer William P. McElligott, historical images, and thematic articles written by established subject specialists, A Portrait of Canada's Parliament/Un Portrait du Parlement du Canada provides a contemporary look at one of the nation's greatest symbols and documents and analyzes the context, landscape, heritage, and structure of this unique national icon, from its origins to its present and to its future ahead. This gorgeous volume, presented in English and French, will be treasured by all those with an interest in Canada's architectural and parliamentary history.

Author : June Callwood
Publisher : Garden City, N.Y. : Doubleday
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015005784924

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Portrait of Canada by June Callwood Pdf

Author : Malak,Mark Bourrie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2000-02-08
Category : Parliament Buildings (Ottawa, Ont.)
ISBN : 1552630935

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The Parliament Buildings by Malak,Mark Bourrie Pdf

Malak's wonderful photography of the interior and exterior of the Parliament Buildings creates a magnificent portrait of Canada's most famous buildings. This book is a result of three years of painstaking work by one on Canada's pre-eminent photographers, featuring: - The Senate - The House of Commons - The Prime Minister's office - The Library - Exterior detail including the gargoyles The text provides a history of the Parliament buildings, and gives a full description of this national site for the thousands of Canadians and tourists who visit the Parliament buildings annually. New photographs include ice sculptures, ceremonies on The Hill, the centennial flame, the gardens and the tulip festival, and the statues of Sir John A. MacDonald, Sir John Diefenbaker and D'Arcy McGee. (2001)

Author : John Charles Dent
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1880
Category : Canada
ISBN : NYPL:33433082417001

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The Canadian Portrait Gallery by John Charles Dent Pdf

Author : Martin Turcotte,Grant Schellenberg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : UIUC:30112066672426

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A Portrait of Seniors in Canada, 2006 by Martin Turcotte,Grant Schellenberg Pdf

Aging of the population is probably one of the most discussed and debated subjects in Canada today.

Author : Mark Bourrie
Publisher : Key Porter kids
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2000-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1552630951

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The Parliament Buildings by Mark Bourrie Pdf

Malak's photography of the interior and exterior of the Parliament buildings offers a portrait of some of Canada's most famous buildings, and Bourrie's text provides general information on the history of the parliament buildings. Buildings covered include The Senate and The House of Commons.

Author : William Morassutti
Publisher : Doubleday Canada
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10-30
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9780385677103

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Imagining Canada by William Morassutti Pdf

Sophisticated and well-curated, this photographic tour through Canada's history documents the nation's evolution over more than a century, as seen through the lens of photographers from The New York Times. The book compiles more than 100 iconic, momentous and inspiring images of Canada and includes ten commentary pieces from a range of important thinkers, historians and writers, including National Chief Shawn Atleo, MP Justin Trudeau, historians Charlotte Gray, Peter C. Newman and Tim Cook, and sports columnist Stephen Brunt. Through these pages and images, which represent a portal in time, a portrait of Canada emerges, not as seen by its own citizens, but as viewed through a distinctly American lens. The book includes photos arranged according to the following themes: • The Battlefield: Canada at War • Aboriginal People • The Changing Face of Canadian Society--Our Immigration Story • Landscape • The Political Arena • Industry • The War Machine: How the Homefront Supplied the Wars • Hockey • Icons (Stars, Sports Heroes, Political Figures, Royalty)

Author : Norman Hillmer
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 453 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2015-01-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780802005342

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O.D. Skelton by Norman Hillmer Pdf

When O.D. Skelton became Prime Minister Mackenzie King's foreign policy advisor in 1923, he was already a celebrated critic of the status quo in international and domestic affairs, a loyal Liberal Party man, and a fervent nationalist who believed Canada needed to steer a path independent of Britain. Two years later, he became the permanent head of Canada's Department of External Affairs. Between then and his tragic death in 1941, Skelton created Canada's professional diplomatic service, staffing it with sharp young men such as Lester B. Pearson. Skelton's importance in Ottawa was unparalleled, and his role in shaping Canada's world was formative and crucial. Using research from archives across Canada and around the world, Norman Hillmer presents Skelton not only as a towering intellectual force but as deeply human - deceptively quiet, complex, and driven by an outsize ambition for himself and for his country. O.D. Skelton is the definitive biography of the most influential public servant in Canada's history, written by one of the most prolific Canadian historians of international affairs and the editor of Skelton's voluminous papers.

Author : John Charles Dent
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1880
Category : Canada
ISBN : YALE:39002054008298

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The Canadian Portrait Gallery by John Charles Dent Pdf

Author : Sheila Bennett
Publisher : Willowdale: Garner/Hounslow Press Productions
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Ottawa (Ont.)
ISBN : UOM:39015007214342

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Ottawa by Sheila Bennett Pdf

Author : Canada. Parliament. House of Commons,Robert Marleau,Camille Montpetit
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1216 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Canada
ISBN : UCBK:C070750942

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House of Commons Procedure and Practice by Canada. Parliament. House of Commons,Robert Marleau,Camille Montpetit Pdf

This reference book is primarily a procedural work which examines the many forms, customs, and practices which have been developed and established for the House of Commons since Confederation in 1867. It provides a distinctive Canadian perspective in describing procedure in the House up to the end of the first session of the 36th Parliament in Sept. 1999. The material is presented with full commentary on the historical circumstances which have shaped the current approach to parliamentary business. Key Speaker's rulings and statements are also documented and the considerable body of practice, interpretation, and precedents unique to the Canadian House of Commons is amply illustrated. Chapters of the book cover the following: parliamentary institutions; parliaments and ministries; privileges and immunities; the House and its Members; parliamentary procedure; the physical & administrative setting; the Speaker & other presiding officers; the parliamentary cycle; sittings of the House; the daily program; oral & written questions; the process of debate; rules of order & decorum; the curtailment of debate; special debates; the legislative process; delegated legislation; financial procedures; committees of the whole House; committees; private Members' business; public petitions; private bills practice; and the parliamentary record. Includes index.

Author : John Dent
Publisher : Litres
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9785040752706

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The Canadian Portrait Gallery – Volume 3 (of 4) by John Dent Pdf

Author : Michael Chong,Scott Sims,Kennedy Stewart
Publisher : Douglas & McIntyre
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2017-05-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781771621380

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Turning Parliament Inside Out by Michael Chong,Scott Sims,Kennedy Stewart Pdf

For years, the prospect of parliamentary reform has been a hot-button issue in Canada. More and more Canadians find themselves frustrated with how Parliament works (or doesn't) and end up increasingly checked out from politics as a whole, feeling like their voices don't matter to those in power. When he introduced the "Reform Act" bill in 2013, Conservative MP Michael Chong brought the issue of parliamentary reform to the forefront, proposing changes that would empower MPs and hold party leadership accountable to their caucus--and therefore, to all Canadians. Although the changes required for such reforms are modest, the effects they would have on the Canadian democratic process would be revolutionary. In Turning Parliament Inside Out, Chong joins Kennedy Stewart (NDP) and Scott Simms (Liberal) in organizing a collaboration between MPs from all of Canada's major political parties, representing ridings from across the country. They join together in an across-the-aisle effort to make these changes a reality, explaining why reform is so urgently needed and proposing practical, achievable suggestions for making it happen. The contributors of this cross-partisan, cooperative project aimed at increasing citizen control of Canada's political institutions, include: FOREWORDS BY: Ed Broadbent, Preston Manning and Bob Rae NIKI ASHTON is the Member of Parliament for the riding of Churchill–Keewatinook Aski. First elected in 2008, she is a member of the NDP, the party’s Critic for Jobs, Employment and Workforce Development and was a candidate in the 2012 NDP leadership race. MICHAEL CHONG (Editor) has represented the riding of Wellington–Halton Hills since 2004. He served in the cabinet of Prime Minister Stephen Harper as Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of Sport and was a contestant in the 2017 Conservative leadership race. MICHAEL COOPER, Conservative Party, was elected to represent the riding of St. Albert–Edmonton in 2015. He is the Official Opposition Deputy Critic for Justice. NATHAN CULLEN is the NDP MP representing Skeena–Bulkley Valley since 2004. He has held various senior portfolios for the NDP including House Leader and Finance Critic and stood as a candidate in the 2012 NDP leadership race. ELIZABETH MAY is the leader of the Green Party of Canada. She became the first Green Party candidate to be elected to the House of Commons in 2011 and represents the riding of Saanich–Gulf Islands. SCOTT SIMMS (Editor)is the Member of Parliament for the Newfoundland and Labrador riding of Coast of Bays–Central–Notre Dame. First elected in 2004, he is a member of the Liberal Party and the current chair of the Standing Committee of Fisheries and Oceans. KENNEDY STEWART (editor) was elected in 2011 and is the NDP MP for Burnaby South. He is currently the NDP Critic for Science and chair of the NDP’s British Columbia caucus. ANITA VANDENBELD is a member of the Liberal Party and was elected to represent the riding of Ottawa West–Nepean in 2015. She in a a member of the Standing Committee of the Status of Women and chaired the Special Committee on Pay Equity in 2016.